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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,343.59, 5,015.87 and 1,151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,343.59, 5,015.87 and 1,151.73 is: 1,727.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,343.59 : 5,015.87 = 1,151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,343.59/5,015.87 = 1,151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,343.59x = 5,015.87 × 1,151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,343.59x = 5,776,927.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,776,927.96/3,343.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.76

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